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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
7
A compilation of brief opinions from leaders and newspapers across the British Dominion era. It includes remarks from the Cleveland millinery circle, Russia and Britain wartime strategy, and reflections on leadership, monarchy, and democracy shaped by World War I era tensions.
The Melbourne Argus notes Mr Holman clashes with the Commonwealth Labor party over referendum proposals. He would transfer arbitration powers to the Commonwealth but withhold industrial powers sought by the Fisher Ministry. His independent stance underscores cautious state experimentation amid evolving industrial legislation.
At Kyneton Victoria the Prime Minister said he had no hope of achieving a uniform railway gauge within the next 11 to 15 years. He argued federation, nearing 30 years, would benefit from standardisation, but broken gauges and colonial boundaries show the federation is not complete.
The New Zealand Times urges Mr. Allen to order a searching inquiry into persistent claims that patriotic gifts were sold to soldiers at canteens in Egypt. It argues the matter must be sifted quickly. if true, the exploitative system must be stopped. if false, public unease should be eased.
A fragmented editorial piece argues that Germany could prevail unless war fatigue shifts to a sustained campaign. It cites vast resource mobilization in Belgium and Poland, Allied financial strength, and the controversial claim that J B Cohen wields global influence through wealth. The text contrasts economic power with true endurance in conflict.
A detailed fashion note discusses the enduring one piece frock for girls, sash belts in varied styles, and preferred materials for mourning outfits. It also recounts a speech from the Evening Standard on pot hunting at Bisley, highlighting rifle range enthusiasts and a sniper incident observed by Territorial soldiers.
Skin the fat from five cupfuls of seasoned chicken broth. Add whites and shells of three eggs and lemon rind. Boil gently, add one tablespoon gelatine dissolved in half a cup cold water. Rest fifteen minutes, strain through a linen cloth into a coll pan. Chill and cut into cubes for serving in bouillon cups.
A fragment describes a Virginia baked ham process by sejecting a small robedtion wash thor oughly sprinkling with soda and scrubbing. The garbled OCR lacks clear structure but signals basic preparation steps for ham before cooking.
The narrative praises civilian sharpshooters who trained with peep sights at Bisley and used home practice to master wind, light, and distance. In combat they quickly locate targets and fire accurately, even from ruined buildings, proving the worth of disciplined practice over service rifles. Their skill and instinctive aiming turn elusive variables into decisive, immediate accuracy.
A lawyer questions a young physician witness about concussion symptoms during cross examination. The lawyer asks if banging heads with opposing counsel would cause concussion, and the physician responds that Mr Reed might suffer concussion, highlighting the sharp exchange.
The recipe describes rinsing meat, simmering in cold water with six cloves, celery seed, cinnamon, pepper, and sweet cider for four to five hours. Then skin removal, sugar sprinkle, brushing with egg, bread crumb coating, oven browning, bone trimming, celery leaf garnish, and serving with currant jelly sauce made from currant jelly and hot water.
Wash one rupful of rice then boil in salted water for 25 minutes. Drain and steam 10 minutes. Stir in two tablespoonfuls melted butter with salt and white pepper. Press into a buttered ring mould. Turn out on a hot platter and pour tomato gare around it.
The Duke of Saxe Meinin and his Duchess Charolotte recount a comic royal misunderstanding at a post supper stroll. A fat woman mistook the Duke for a guest and sent him home with ham and cheese. A soldier nearby received the unintended gift and the Duke laughed at the mix up.
A Christmas meal planned by Farmer Jenkins ends in disappointment as workers anticipate goose and stuffing but are served soup first. The crowd, after fasting, looks for roast goose and beer, with one worker exclaiming about gravy.
The Kaiser defends honesty in war interviews while Italian sentiment, fueled by reports of Teutonic brigandage and Austrian ties, denounces German influence. Richard Bagot frames fierce Italian nationalist backlash against any stance supporting German war aims.
In a Melbourne Leader piece Atticeus notes St. George, revered by Brits, faces grim suspicion for supplying worth goods to armies in Cappadocia for personal profit. The article argues army contractors are often held in small regard, profiting while claiming to serve heroes.
It is understood authorities oppose Mr Beckett the Northern Territory inspector of aborigines recommendation to form a half caste military corps. With fewer matches in the Commonwealth authorities believe aborigines could help by teaching whites to make fire by rubbing strike during the coming winter.
In a harsh critique Mr H C Wells argues that ignorance and imaginative misrepresentation fuel anti Russia sentiment. He cites Mr Herward Shaw Mr Rameau Macdonald and Mr Kier Hardie as taking Russia’s imagined hardship seriously, urging clearer statements on the smaller details.
In a tense night visit, little Smithson testifies at a burglary trial. He describes fearing violence yet asserts he used "the police force" to subdue the burglar, prompting the lawyer to question the strength of his action. The exchange highlights the fragile witness's nerves and a sharp retort.
The Egg-Maker is described as a gentle forcing food rather than violent stimulants. It has undergone several tests with beneficial results, enabling hundreds who could not profit from poultry to earn a comfortable living. Local residents can obtain a trip packet from Poultry Requisites, 756 George Street, Sydney.
After the Blenheim victory the Duke of Marlborough noted a soldier’s pensiveness on his musket. The soldier replied that the victory was glorious but he had only gained four pence from his role in the fame and triumph.
Yvette Guilbert told a London women's club that English is not difficult though one word can have many meanings and be vexing. A mother joked about her daughter noting Gus is rough, but he says he shaves every day.
A young man in the army sends a cablegram from the Philippines to his up country father. The father and a friend riff on the quickness of telegraph service, joking that the envelope’s mucilage was still wet when he read the message.
A church magazine recounts a country parson advised to speak kindly to a ploughman’s horse while avoiding talk of ploughing and sowing. An old farmer warns the parson that if the servant John senses ignorance about farming, he may deem the parson ignorant in all things.
Gretchen and Otto, vacationing in Switzerland, encounter a perilous climb in the Alps. As they admire the scenery a sudden danger prompts Gretchen to urge a quick dash to the valley while Otto hesitates, fearing hotelkeepers' clutches.
A cherubic child smiles and volunteers that he helps Catherine’s mother. The mother asks what he does to help and the child responds that when Catherine is naughty, he punishes her. The exchange carries a playful domestic tone.
In a Dilmonth hotel a sharp paced waitress handles patrons’ complaints while the weary diner Mr Peaslee tests luck with his fourth cup of coffee. He jokes about his fondness for coffee versus water, his calm humor easing the dining room tensions.
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